05-06-2026, 11:36 PM
A lot of the newer tools are packed with features that just end up hogging all the system resources. Going for a more minimal setup is the best way to get the job done without the lag. Try out this open source claude code here: https://github.com/projectbarks/gopher-code . This version is designed to be snappy and doesn't put nearly as much strain on your hardware. It handles the same complex prompts but keeps the whole experience feeling much more responsive. You can get through your tasks way quicker when the interface isn't fighting you the whole time.